Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

• The Regional Operations Associate, reporting to the Associate Director of Regional Operations, will have a critical role in supporting the ongoing operations and growth of KIPP SoCal Public Schools with a specific focus on supporting the implementation of policies and procedures in the areas of Emergency Preparedness, School Moves, and Procurement. Additionally, s/he will have administrative responsibilities in support of the Regional Operations team, such as coordinating the logistics for offsite meetings and events.  The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, student safety, and a high level of organization and attention to detail.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

• Support all aspects of emergency preparedness across KIPP SoCal schools, including but not limited to student safety protocols and emergency procedure protocols
• Support with Great California ShakeOut preparations at the regional and school level, including but not limited to updating emergency documentation templates and construction of emergency binders
• Monitor the timely completion of compliance action items across schools, including tracking  the completion of monthly emergency drills and annual online emergency prep training required for team members
• Provide support with the implementation of a standardized visitor management process and platform
• Provide support to school business operations managers with inventorying and ordering emergency supplies
• Provide support to school business operations managers to ensure annual school safety plans are current and compliant with applicable regulations and include policies and procedures to ensure a safe and orderly campus

PROCUREMENT

• Coordinate with regional and school-based team members to drive organizational compliance to KIPP SoCal’s fiscal policies and procedures and federal/state regulations
• Create and manage users on all procurement systems (Amazon Business, Staples, Square, Lakeshore, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and provide support to School Business Operations Managers and Regional Ops Team with navigating procurement software/systems 
• Work in coordination with school-based teams, Regional Ops team, and Finance team to place organizational-wide supply orders (ex. PPE supplies) and secure preferred vendors

SCHOOL MOVES

• Support schools that are moving to a co-located campus with the annual process of applying for Prop39, including signature collection and data input/validation 
• Provide weekly updates on Prop 39 signature collection to necessary stakeholders

GENERAL OPERATIONS TEAM SUPPORT

• Update KIPP SoCal’s operations website regularly with resources and best practices 
• Provide general administrative support to the Regional Operations team as necessary, including but not limited to: Coordination and logistics for offsite meetings and events, Monthly data updates on compliance dashboards
• Provide on-the-ground operations support for schools as required, including but not limited to: Arrival and dismissal support, Front office administration

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 2-3+ years of regional, community, and/or grassroots organizing and project management experience
• Effective teamwork orientation with the ability to communicate and build relationships with multiple constituencies, including school leaders and community organizations 
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing prioritiesVoluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills; experience using Excel and/or Google Sheets to analyze large amounts of data and perform quantitative analysis
• Comfort with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Familiarity with communities within Los Angeles Unified School District, Compton Unified School District and/or San Diego Unified School District preferred
• A demonstrated passion for improving K-12 public education
• Available to work some weekends and evenings
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation as travel between school sites in South and East Los Angeles and Compton will be required

Additional Information

JOINING KIPP SOCAL MEANS THE FOLLOWING

• Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation 
• Spending time with students and families in the best communities of LA, Compton, and San Diego
• Support and care from fellow teachers, administrators, and regional team members
• Ongoing professional development and coaching from a school site manager

WORKING WITH US MEANS THE FOLLOWING PERKS

• Salary range for this role is $48,000 - $60,000 per year
• 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost
• Employer paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
• Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, Pet Insurance, etc.)
• Generous time off program includes paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation
• Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, tuition reimbursement for dependents, etc.)

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.